Joe Espada Current Position: Astros Bench Coach (2018 – present) Age: 8/30/75 (44) Managerial Experience: Gigantes de Carolina (Winter League) 2014 – 2017 When you have the run of success like the Houston Astros have had, your front office executives and coaches are going to be hot commodities. That seems to be all the more the case when Alex Cora would go from the Astros bench coach...
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The Mets announced on Thursday afternoon that after two years with a 163-161 record and no playoff appearances they were firing manager Mickey Callaway. Callaway sent a statement to Newsday on Friday regarding the firing, “While I am disappointed by the decision to move on, I am grateful to have been part of such a storied franchise. I am thankful for the hard work and support of my...
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By Rob Piersall Michael Conforto, OF Player Data: Age: 26, B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 151 G, 648 PA, 33 HR, 92 RBI, 7 SB, 84 BB, 149 SO, .257 BA, .363 OBP, .494 SLG, .856 OPS Advanced Stats: .290 BABIP, .358 wOBA, 126 wRC+, 127 OPS+, 3.7 fWAR, -3 DRS, -1.3 UZR Free Agent: 2022 2019 Salary: $4.03 million Grade: B 2019 Review After five years in the league, Michael Conforto has had a roller coaster...
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With players like Pete Alonso and Jacob deGrom, the Mets managerial job could be one of the most coveted openings. That has become all the more evident as people have begun to publicly throw their hats into the ring. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Mets Hall of Famer John Franco has expressed interest in the position telling him, “I’d be happy to listen.” This past...
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Well, here we are. There are no more regular season games to be played in 2019; the numbers are set in stone. Pitchers can no longer help their case with a strong start, or hurt their chances with a blow-up. What’s done is done, so let’s take a look at the best pitchers in the National League, and how likely they each are to earn the NL Cy Young Award. Jacob deGrom – 11-8, 32...
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by Jack Hendon With Mickey Callaway’s dismissal yesterday making headlines throughout baseball, the Mets’ needs this offseason now officially include a legitimate successor for manager. Bench coach Jim Riggleman will also need to be replaced, as the organization announced his ouster just two hours later, and the fate of the rest of the coaching staff remains unclear. Nonetheless,...
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